Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Classic Literature

A Collection of Classic Literature and Classical Vinyl Records in a Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase - An expansive assortment of hardbound books, classical vinyl records, and a wooden architectural miniature, presented within a mid-century modern style wooden bookcase. The literary collection comprises notable works of classic fiction, art history, and reference. Identifiable volumes include Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, Don Quixote by Cervantes with illustrations by Gustave Dore, Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun, Red and the Black by Stendhal, Penguin Island by Anatole France, and The Old Wives Tale by Arnold Bennett. A multi-volume set of the works of Charles Dickens is present, along with art reference titles such as Leonardo da Vinci and The Folk Arts of Japan. The books are primarily bound in publisher's cloth or decorative boards. The classical record collection features several 12-inch LPs with titles including Joseph Haydn, Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, and Brahms: Four Symphonies. A hand-painted decorative wooden house is included with the lot. The bookcase features vertical partitions and a specialized tiered horizontal rack for sheet music or records. The construction is consistent with mid-century Danish modular designs, likely finished in teak veneer. 54.5 inches wide x 11.5 inches deep x 76.5 inches high.